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Every month we feature two woods, one domestic and one exotic, usually at 25% off or more! We bring in fresh, new stock so the supply is at its very best, too. Plus we have several other special lumber & wood buys you'll find right here.

Red Oak 6/4 Lumber Random Widths, Random Lengths

Why Choose Red Oak?

Straight grain with a coarse texture. Generally works and finished well but timbers from the Northern growing region will be more consistent in color and have a finer texture. Large open pores produce distinctive grain.

The actual footage you receive will be slightly different from what you order, therefore your final billed amount will be a little different. This is because we hand select your lumber from inventory of various widths and lengths - every board is unique and different in size (except thickness).Read this for more info

Red Oak lumber comes in random widths and lengths, with a uniform thickness. Here's what you can expect:

1-5/16" Thickness

Also known as 6/4, S2S.Surfaced 2 sides (S2S) from rough sawn lumber. You should be able to yield approximately 1-1/4" thickness after you flatten, plane, shape or sand your project parts to fit your project.

The most widely used hardwood in North America is Red Oak. You'll see it in fine cabinetry, furniture, flooring, and numerous household fixtures and accessories. Red Oak is plentiful, great to work with, yet hard and durable enough for rigid furniture and other finished projects.

About Red Oak (Quercus rubra)

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Red Oak is a domestic wood from North America

Straight grain with a coarse texture. Generally works and finished well but timbers from the Northern growing region will be more consistent in color and have a finer texture. Large open pores produce distinctive grain.

Color RangeLight brown with a reddish tinge.

What's The Tree Like?
The most common hardwood in North America. The tree matures at about 70 feet in height and a trunk of 36".

Lumber comes in random widths and lengths. If you need special size considerations, please let us know by using the "Minimum Size Request" box in the order form or by confirming your needs by phone or email.

Expect your final amount of footage to change slightly. Buying by the board foot is an exercise in estimation, therefore we don't know the precise amount of footage you'll receive (and be billed for) until we physically select the wood for your order.

We want to get your order right! So we may need to contact you for clarification. Please use a good phone and email during checkout.

Enter requirements into the order form where it says, "Minimum Size Request"

Tell us what you want to acheive or make

You will receive wood that can yeild what you need. (You will create the final size)

We may need to contact you for clarification

You will cut and/or join your material to create the finished sizes you need. We'll pick out wood that will give you enough to do that. For this reason, the final amount of footage you receive in your order will be slightly different, and your final billed charge will be different.

If you want to only buy pieces of an exact size, that will be sold differently. Please contact us for a custom quote.

Sadly, wood cannot be 100% guaranteed to be clear on both sides all the time. Most of our lumber is graded "Select" and better, which means it's at minimum 83% clear on one side. Hardwood grades explained

Facing a challenge to assemble two 10-foot tall bookcases into a wall unit, with each flanking an electric fireplace (with oak fascia and mantel) I found myself needing two pieces of quality oak to close the gap between the fireplace and the bookcases during final assembly. After searching the web, I found the site for Woodworkers Source and was easily able to find what I needed. The flawless oak pieces arrived six days after ordering, and I was able to quickly complete final assembly of this massive wall unit (10 feet tall x 18 feet wide). I can't believe I was able to find Woodworkers Source and get the beautiful wood I needed so quickly!

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May 19, 2018

5 out of 5

red oak for repairing furniture

Review by David from TX

Got what I ordered in time stated. Well packed. Beautiful piece of 6/4 red oak.

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February 3, 2018

5 out of 5

red oak

Review by Anonymous

good

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August 14, 2017

5 out of 5

Red Oak 6/4 Lumber Review

Review by mrm from PA

Product came as specified. Really reasonably priced and was able to request exact cuts which saved us hours of time on our project. First order from Woodworker's Source but will definitely order from here again.

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June 16, 2017

5 out of 5

Rip

Review by Rip from Henrietta, Tx

Great

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April 21, 2017

5 out of 5

Red Oak

Review by Charlie from Thompson, CT

ordered a couple planks of red oak for some table legs. Came exactly as ordered and perfectly wrapped as usual. These guys do a terrific job!

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Why Your Lumber Quantity May Need To Change

In short, you may receive slightly more wood than you order and be charged for it. But don't worry, this is usually no more than a fraction of a board foot, but we do need to charge you for exactly what you receive. Why? Because the amount of wood you buy is largely dependent on the sizes available in the lumber pile. We will always do our best to ship you what you order, though.

Here's an Example

If you order 2 board feet of a wood, the board we may need to ship you could be something like 4/4x6-1/2"x49". That's actually 2.21 board feet, and that's what you will be charged for.

Here's What to Know

We will aim to come as close as possible to the board footage you order

We will ask for your permission if the overage is 10% more than the amount you originally ordered

If you order, as an example, 10 board feet of a wood, you won't get 12 or 15 board feet. It may be more like 10.2 or 10.8

Due the nature of hardwood lumber, each board in a stack is a different size, with different grain characteristics

Our primary concern is providing you with quality material that you like

We want to make sure you get what you need so your project can be a successful one

Shipping Costs also will be adjusted to reflect the actual quantity we're shipping you as well.

We we want you to be happy with your order and our service! So if you still have concerns about what you need and what we can do for you, please call to discuss. Due to the limitations of website software, it's best to handle this type of order person-to-person.

Lumber comes in various widths (usually 4" to 12") and lengths (4' to 8')

Lumber comes in various widths and lengths, which is why sizes and final board footage must fluctuate, and this is why you may need to buy more footage than you realize. The stack of mahogany above shows how lumber comes in many widths, rarely uniform.

Lumber Ordering Tips

1. EstimateFigure out how much board footage you want to buy.
See the links below if you need more help

2. Remember ExtraBe sure you figure enough so you can arrange color and grain, work around defects, fix mistakes, etc.

3. Size RequirementsTell us your minimum size requirements or other needs in the "Minimum Size Request" box in the order form.

There are some shipping restrictions on length. Please see the "Sizes" section below the product images.

A board foot (bd. ft.) is the unit of measurement for random width, random length lumber.

Length Shipping Restrictions

45" RuleSmall orders of 10 bd. ft. or less will be cut to a maximum of 46" long. Request different lengths using the "Minimum Size Request" box on the order form

7' Rule7' is the longest length we can reasonably ship by UPS & FedEx

7'+ RuleLonger lengths can be shipped truck freight, but this method is usually economical only for shipments that are at least 350 lbs; Please contact us to get a custom shipping quote if you need lengths longer than 7'.

Doing Business with Us Is Better

Take how you feel about the usual lumberyard and throw it out the window. Doing business with Woodworkers Source is better.

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

Simply stated, we really want you to be happy with what you buy from us.

That's why we stand behind our lumber, wood, veneer, and turning stock with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you're unsatisfied we want to know so we can fix it.

We pay the return shipping if you aren't happy

Yes, that's an awfully expensive proposition -- that's exactly why we work hard to get it right the first time by asking you questions about your projects, being careful with hand selection, and being mindful that you're putting your trust in us to pick out great looking wood that you'll be proud of.

Hand Selected Lumber

There's Only One Way to Do This, and That's By Hand

Your order gets attention by a real person who selects your wood, one piece at a time, and whose goal is to make you happy that you chose to do business with us.

That's the way we've done it since 1998 when we first started shipping hardwood lumber to woodworkers all over the world. We believe that hand selection is our magic ingredient. Because of that, we'll also stand behind your order with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you don't like the wood you receive from us, we'll replace it.

See It Before You Buy

We can take photos of any of our lumber and send them to you by email, text, or any method you prefer. We'd like to empower you to make decisions and we can make informed suggestions based on your project and your tastes. Call or email us.

The Woodworkers Source Difference

Friendly Help and Woodworking Advice

The members of our crew are woodworking hobbyists too, so they get to know many of our woods by working with them. When you call or email, you'll talk to a friendly fellow woodworker who understands your concerns and, more importantly, is willing to help.

We Enjoy the Craft of Woodworking

That's why we provide tips and advice through as many channels as possible:

No One Knows it All

Woodworking is a very broad topic, and there's no one who knows it all. But fortunately we have a staff of people who each have knowledge of different specialties. So if the person you're speaking with doesn't know the answer, they'll find someone who does.

What to Know About Lumber Sizes

Lumber Sizes Are Random

Hardwoods come in various widths and lengths because it's in raw form as it was sawn from the log - it's not sized to any standardized dimension yet.

This is why lumber is measured by the board foot, and why you may need to buy more footage than you realize. The stack of mahogany above shows how lumber comes in many widths, rarely uniform.

How Do You Get The Sizes You Want?

Cut and/or glue your pieces to size in your own shop.

Have someone do it for you

When you order lumber from us, you can use the "Minimum Size Request" box on the order form to let us know what your minimum requirements are, or what you want to be able to create.

That means, we'll pick out boards that will yeild what you want.

We can also do custom cutting for you. Contact us for a quote.

What if I Need Specific Sizes?

Do You Have Woodworking Tools?

If you've got a table saw or other woodworking tools, then you're in the right place! Buy some lumber, then cut and/or glue your boards to make the sizes you need.

Use the "Minimum Size Request" box to ask for boards to be a minimum size. We'll select boards that are larger so you can cut them down.

Don't Have Woodworking Tools?

Contact us for a custom wood cutting quote.

In woodworking, you do your own cutting and gluing so that you can finesse your project together just the way you want.

Fortuntely, if you have the tools to cut, shape, and manipulate wood, you can create the sizes you need.

What Is a Straight Line Rip?

Make It Easier to Cut to Size on Your Table Saw

All of our lumber is stocked surfaced on 2 sides - which means the face and back of the boards are good and smooth and the edges are rough sawn.

A rough edge is rarely suitable to be guided against a table saw fence.

A straight line rip puts a true edge on the board so you can run it against a table saw fence and cut the width you need. A straight line rip is also performed after measuring the board. The rip will remove 1/16" to 1/8" from the width of the board.

Minimum Requests are $1.00 /bd. ft.

5 Things To Know About Size Requests

1. You will recieve wood that is larger than you request What we do is select wood to exceed the dimensions you need - that way you can cut it down to what you want.

2. You must do the cutting/gluing to create your final sizes This selection fee is not the same thing as a cut-to-size fee (see bottom). For example, if you request a minimum of 4" wide, you will receive boards that are wider than that. You will be able to yeild 4" widths. Likewise for length requests. You'll receive boards that are longer than your request.

3. You may be charged for more wood than you order The boards we select may compute to more footage than you anticipated. You will be billed for the actual footage that we ship. We always contact you first to discuss and make sure you get what you need and are not surprised by additional charges.

4. It might take longerPlease be patient. Selecting wood takes time to do it right. Looking for material to meet your size demands will add to the amount of time it takes us to pull your order together. But we promise to do it right, and to do it well.

5. Do You Want To Order Exact Sizes? No problem. Please call or email us to get a custom cutting quote. We'll be happy to help. Due to the limitations of website software, we can't provide a price for custom cut wood without discussing with you first.

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Woodworkers Source started in 1978 to provide the finest hardwood lumber to all types of woodworkers, from beginners getting started with the craft to long-time professionals. It doesn't matter what your skills are, we aim to provide friendly service and advice. We're here 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Saturday.